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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,717.14, 21,690.34 and 8,643.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,717.14, 21,690.34 and 8,643.82 is: 11,928.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,717.14 : 21,690.34 = 8,643.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,717.14/21,690.34 = 8,643.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,717.14x = 21,690.34 × 8,643.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,717.14x = 187,487,394.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,487,394.70/15,717.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,928.85

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